superhonestben

Responses from superhonestben

Where's the next weak link in my analog chain?
I have the same table set up (among other tables) looks pretty good, I am a source 1st guy BUT to improve on that table will take some cake, better cart would be a good choice, cables are always a crap shoot and it depends on how much you are will... 
Turntable upgrade
To be clear I agree a better phono stage will give the OP better sound with what he has, my take is go to the next level turntable and a decent mm will give a better sound than option one and from there improve down the line....better cart and bet... 
Declare the correct value on the Customs form?
I don't know anything about customs but the above comments are spot on, fraud is bad on any level and if you got something that wasn't nearly as described, and you put a $50.00 value on it, your refund will be $50.00  
Turntable upgrade
Here is my .02 cents as firm believer in source 1st, I would trade the p6 with Ania and do what I can to get the P8....if that’s a stretch get it with their carbon cart, ( I have that combo)keep the fono mc as you won’t get much for it. enjoy tha... 
Rega Naia Aphellion 2 phono preamp
@oberoniaomnia    Ok here is my experience, I also just got the P10 with aphelion2. The p8 believe it or not has the cheapie carbon and sounds quite good, the Mofi has the master tracker. I also have a Rega Aria I also have a Graham Slee mm stage... 
Rega Naia Aphellion 2 phono preamp
You may want to look at Whest phono stages, I have the two.2 discrete threw my P8 at it, yep...me likey, have a mofi ultra deck with master tracker...same result  
MoFi "Mobile Fidelity" Master Phono.
Possible but doubtful as I have 6 systems set up and 5 tables with different carts kind of threw the whole shebang at it, just didnt work for me sonically.  
MoFi "Mobile Fidelity" Master Phono.
I played it enough and did try diferent set ups, I also bought it 'open box" so it had been played......and probably returned. I listen for the music and gear that makes me respond is what I am interested in. I have Graham Slee ARC, Icon Audio ps3... 
MoFi "Mobile Fidelity" Master Phono.
I bought one.....didnt like it all, to me a big disappointment and I like MOFI, have their ultra deck among other tables and carts. Just never got going, kind of like it was just there. no real groove etc, sound was pleasant wasn't bright or anyth... 
What's the best bang for my bucks on RP6 upgrade?
I am a source 1st kind of guy I do have a Rega rp6 with exact and I have the Rega p8 with get this their cheapie carbon cart. I prefer the P8 combo, sure I can make it better with a better cart, but have to tell you that combo kicks some you know ... 
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
Sure it is, in football there is a place to start to improve the team, the offensive line is where I would start, again you can have Tom Brady....in his prime, won’t do you any good if the O line isn’t up to snuff, same with top running backs, won... 
critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve?
All interesting inputs, I sold hi end audio for any yrs, and here it is START with the source, get the best...(to your ears) source, then you have a reference to go by.....think of it this way, in football you have offense, defense, special teams... 
Upgrading from. Rega Planar 6 to a Planar 8??
"I’ve owned the P6, P8 and P10. The P6 is a very good turntable. The P8 is similar but noticeably better. The P10 sounds quite different, and is not necessarily an improvement, depending on personal preference. Personally, I prefer the P8 to the P... 
A Better Way to Buy Gear - Help Needed
Glad it worked out, I own a Drumforum (yes I play drums..obviously) and we have a hard and fast rule in our for sale section NO paypal Fand F allowed, If we see a listing with it, we delete it and contact the seller and basically give a warning. ... 
A Better Way to Buy Gear - Help Needed
only a FOOL sends money via paypal F and F. 1st off it is deceitful to paypal it is a sale and not a gift etc. a service is being used and needs to be paid, 2nd NO protection at all. Why in the world would you even consider doing it ? everything ...